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A terminal market is a central site, often in a metropolitan area, that serves as an assembly and trading place for agricultural commodities. Terminal markets are usually at or near major transportation hubs.[1]

The term is also used for markets in other commodities such as metals and bullion.[2]

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  1. ^ Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Jasper Womach. Report for Congress: Agriculture: A Glossary of Terms, Programs, and Laws, 2005 Edition (PDF). Congressional Research Service.
  2. ^ "HMRC Notice 701/9 (March 2002) Derivatives and terminal markets". March 2002.
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